2005 Honda FR-V vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2005 Honda FR-V and 2005 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda FR-V. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Volvo S40.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo S40 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda FR-V. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda FR-V | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | FR-V | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
